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We are closed Happy Independence Day!
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Sunday 7/06/2008 11:30-1pm
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Felted Mitten "Stocking" Part 1 of 2- Make this giant fair isle
mitten that can be used as a stocking. There is a simple fair isle band and it is knit with 2 strands of a worsted weight
held together. The second class is 7/20, and you will be felting your
mitten here at the store.
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$10 + supplies
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Potluck- Bring your favorite dish to share and your
knitting and have a great time! Please remember to RSVP either by phone 302-453-8130
or by email stitcheswithstyle@verizon.net
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Food to share! Make sure you remember to RSVP!
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Thursday 7/10/2008 6-7:30
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Wonderful Wallaby Part 1 of 3- Knit this great sweatshirt-like
sweater. Its knit in one piece from the bottom up and comes in a multitude of sizes, from babies to XXL. Part 2 and 3 are 7/31 and 8/14
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$20 + supplies
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Saturday 7/12/2008 1-3pm
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Mini Sock- Come and knit this great mini sock and use up some of your
left over sock yarn! This would be a great ornament.
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$5 + supplies. Prior experience knitting socks or using double points may be helpful
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Sunday 07/13/2008 11:30-1
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Felted Christmas Ornaments Part 1 of 2- Knit these cute ornaments
for your tree or to hang around the house. The 2nd part is 7/20 during which you will be felting here at the store.
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$10 + supplies
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Tuesday 7/15/200 6-7:30
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Aran Afghan- Continue working on this beautiful afghan. This month's square is by Julie Levy on page
4
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$10 if yarn bought here
$15 if yarn bought elsewhere
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Wednesday 07/16/08 6-8pm
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Reading Group- Come discuss the book The
Senator's Wife by Sue Miller. Please make sure you RSVP-- since it's after store hours this is especially important.
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$5
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Saturday 07/19/2008 Noon-2pm
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Washcloth
Club- Keep on knitting those washcloths! Check out the July patterns that we will be using
on the Patterns/Links page of our website
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$5 or bring in your last month's washcloth to have the fee waived. Receive 20% off two skeins of cotton yarn
for your washcloth. You must register in advance!
Don't forget
to print out the patterns!
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Tuesday 7/22/2008 6-7:30
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Jamaica Pouch Part 1 of 2- Knit this cute bag. The single pattern
is available for free from this website or you can take a look at the book we have here at the store (One Skein Wonders).
The best part is it only uses one skein of Jamaica! During the first class we will get started
on making the bottom of the bag. The second class is 7/29 and we will be starting the lacy pattern.
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$10+ supplies
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Sunday 7/20/2008 All day
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Felting Day for both Felted Christmas Ornaments and the Felted Mitten Stocking
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Thursday 7/24/2008 6-7:30
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Cocoknit's Prairie Boots Part 1 of 2- Knit these fun boots
made by Cocoknits in a bulky weight yarn. You can see the boots here but we do have the patterns available for purchase here at the store. The 2nd class is 8/7
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$10 + supplies
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Saturday 7/26/2008 10:30am-11pm
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Afghan Competition- Come and see how fast a knitter you are and get
a lot or all of an afghan done! Here's how it works: Pick an afghan out of the Done by Monday Afghan booklet and your
bulky yarn to make it. You can make a gauge swatch before hand but no casting on until 11am this
morning, you will have until 11pm to knit and we'll see who is the farthest along. There will be set breaks for lunch
and dinner, so make sure you bring something to eat!
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$10
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Sunday 7/27/2008 1-2:30
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Slipper Socks- Make these cool slipper socks with a fleece lined suede
bottom. These would make a great gift or keep them for yourself!
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$10
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Tuesday 7/29/2008 6-7:30
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Jamaica Bag Part 2 of 2
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Thursday 7/31/2008 6-7:30
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Wallaby Part 2 of 3
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Juliet Part 1 of 2- Come and knit this great top down short-sleeved
sweater. This would be great over a tank top in the summer or a long sleeved top in the summer. The top is knit in garter stitch
and the bottom is a simple lace pattern. The 2nd class meets on Sunday June 22.
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Scarf for the Troops- Come and knit a scarf that can then be sent to the troops for next
winter. Not only will you be supporting the troops you'll also learn the woven stitch!
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$8+ materials. After you've knitted the scarf and brought it back you'll receive a 10% store credit
of the full price of the yarn- so don't lose that receipt!
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Picovoli Part 1 of 2- Knit this great top-down T-shirt it uses sport weight yarn. And is flattering on a variety of shapes. The 2nd class is June 24th.
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$25 + materials, please print out the pattern and bring it with you.
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Thursday 06/05/08 6-7:30
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Baby Sweater Part 1 of 2- Practice making a sweater with
this simple garter stitch baby sweater from Plymouth. It's knit in chunky yarn so it goes pretty quickly and looks cute!
The 2nd class is 06/12/08
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$20 + materials
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Saturday 06/07/08 1-3pm
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Book Club- Come and discuss the book My Sister's Keeper. Only make
sure you don't read the last chapter- you'll make up your own and share it and then read the real ending during the
meeting.
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$5
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Tuesday 06/10/08 6-9pm
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Potluck- Come and enjoy yummy food from other customers and make sure
to bring your knitting with you! Please RSVP at least 3 days ahead of time if you are coming! You can call (302-453-8130)
or email us to do so.
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Just bring food to share
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Baby Sweater Part 2 of 2- come and continue working on this sweater
or learn how to sew it together.
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Saturday 06/14/08 10:30-4pm
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World Wide Knit in Public Day Come knit in the store to celebrate knitting in public and enjoy the company. You may
want to bring a chair to sit on, we ran out last year. If it's nice out we may be able to set up some chairs on the sidewalk.
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Sunday 06/15/08 11-1pm
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Adult Surprise Jacket Part 2 of 3- Continue working on the grown-up
version of Elizabeth Zimmermann's baby surprise jacket. The 3rd class will be on June 29th.
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Tuesday 06/17/08 6-7:30
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Aran Afghan- Continuing working on this beautiful afghan. This month's
square is Meredith K. Morioka's on page 8.
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$10 if yarn bought here $15 if yarn bought elsewhere
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Thursday 06/19/08 6-8:30
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Help Night- Come get help on those projects you've been stuck on
or just need an extra push to finish! Dinner isn't included but you can all chip in to order a pizza if there are hungry
people.
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$10
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Saturday 06/21/08 12-2
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Washcloth Club- Keep on knitting
those washcloths! Check out the June patterns that we
will be using on the Patterns/Links page of our website.
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$5 or bring in your last month's washcloth to have the fee waived. Receive 20% off two skeins of cotton yarn
for your washcloth. You must register in advance! Don't
forget to print out the patterns!
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Sunday 06/22/08 11-12:30
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Juliet Part 2 of 2
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Sunday 06/22/08 1-2:30
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Neck Gator for the Troops- Help the troops stay warm during the
winter by knitting these neck gators. The pattern is available here
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$5+ materials. After you've knitted
the gator and brought it back you'll receive a 10% store credit
of the full price of the yarn- so don't lose that receipt! Please print out the pattern before you come!
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Tuesday 06/24/08 6-7:30
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Picovoli Part 2 of 2
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Saturday 06/28/08 11-12:30
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Learn to Knit Socks Part 1 of 2- Learn how to knit socks from the
cuff down. You'll need to have the cuff knitted by this class so we can start with turing the heel. If you've
never used double points before stop by the store and we'll help get you started. The 2nd class is Saturday July 12th.
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$40 this includes the two class sessions, double pointed needles and a skein of Encore Sock yarn and a
pattern.
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Sunday 06/29/08 11-1
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Adult Surprise
Jacket Part 3 of 3- Continue working or finish up on the grown-up
version of Elizabeth Zimmermann's baby surprise jacket.
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Ribwarmer- Elizabeth Zimmerman's patterns are always fun so come
and knit this great vest like pattern. Get help if you need it and enjoy this great project that uses short rows and has many
variations.
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$15 plus cost of supplies |
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Book Club- come knit and discuss the book Eat
Love Pray.
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$5, don't forget to sign up! |
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Nob
Hill Shrug Part 2 of 2- Knit this shrug from knitty.com. It's a quick knit using chunky yarn and short rows.
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Tuesday 05/06/08 6-7:30
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Flirty Tank
Part 2 of 3- Knit this great tank top from Y2Knit. Its knit in the round with both charts and written instructions
for the lace sections. We have a sample here already. If you follow along with the class you should have a new tank
top by the end of May. The last class is Tuesday May 27th from 6-7:30.
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Thursday 05/08/08 6-7:30pm
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Heart Hat Part 1 of 2- Come knit this cute hat from EZ's book Knitting
Workshop (it's on page 155). You can make it for adults or kids, it all depends on your gauge. Second class is Thursday
May 15 from 6-7:30.
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$20 plus supplies
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Saturday 05/10/08 Noon-2pm
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Pi Shawl Part 1 of 2- Another one of Elizabeth Zimmerman's great
patterns. This beautiful shawl is found in the Knitter's Almanac, it is
a simple lace pattern with different options for the borders. Second class is 05/24/08 from noon to 2.
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$20 plus cost of supplies
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Sunday 05/11/08 Noon-2
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Happy Mother's Day Boobie Scarf- yes, it's an odd name, but come knit this short row scarf from knitty.com in honor of breast cancer sufferers and survivors or keep it for yourself.
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$10 plus supplies, don't forget to print out the pattern!
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Tuesday 05/13/08 6-9pm
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Potluck-
Come and share your favorite dish with everyone and spend your time knitting and eating. Please help us to protect the yarn
and keep our yummy foods at the tables when we browse the shelves. Also remember to pick up any crumbs and clean spills
as they happen to help the ones who clean up at the end of the night. Thanks for helping us continue this fun night!
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Must register in advance so we have enough
supplies
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Thursday 05/15/08 6-7:30
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Heart Hat Part 2 of 2
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Saturday 05/17/08 noon-2
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Washcloth
Club- Keep on knitting those washcloths! Check out the May patterns that we
will be using on the Patterns/Links page of this website.
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$5 or bring in your last month's
washcloth to have the fee waived. Receive 20% off two skeins of cotton yarn for your
washcloth. You must register in advance! Don't forget
to print out the patterns!
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Sunday 05/18/08 All Day
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Come help us celebrate our first year! There will
be yarn reps showing new products, door prizes and other awesome stuff, so make sure you come by and join in the festivities!
We plan on having LOTS of fun today, so don't miss out!
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Tuesday 05/20/08 6-7:30
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Aran Afghan Class-
Come knit a square for the Aran Afghan. We are going to be knitting this
afghan over the next year. This month's block will be page 20, by Dana Hurt.
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$10 if yarn bought here $15 if yarn bought elsewhere
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Thursday 05/22/08 6-7:30
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Lisa
Knits Toe Up Socks Part 1 of 2- Learn how to knit socks from the toe-up. Not sure if you have enough yarn for your
socks? These are the perfect way to make sure you don't run out of yarn. We will be making these using DK weight yarn.
The second class is 05/29/08 6-7:30
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$40- this includes needles, pattern and
$14 for yarn
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Saturday 05/24/08 Noon-2pm
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Pi Shawl Part 2 of 2
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Saturday 05/24/08 6:05pm
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Blue Rocks Stitch 'n' Pitch- Come knit and cheer
on the Blue Rocks!
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$7 register and pay at the store for your ticket
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Sunday 05/25/08 11-1pm
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Adult Surprise Jacket Part 1 of 3- If you like Elizabeth Zimmerman's
Baby Surprise Jacket, come knit one for yourself. We'll help you figure out how many stitches to cast on and get you started.
The next classes are Saturday 06/15/08 & 06/29/08.
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$25 plus supplies
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Tuesday 05/27/08 6-7:30
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Flirty Tank
Part 3 of 3- Knit this great tank top from Y2Knit. Its knit in the round with both charts and written instructions
for the lace sections. We have a sample here already. Hopefully your Tank is just about done and ready for summer!
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Thursday 05/29/08 6-7:30pm
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Toe Up Socks
Part 2 of 2- Come finish up those socks!
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Saturday 05/31/08 All Day
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5th Saturday
of the Month Sale- You must have made a string bag out off one of the patterns we suggest and our yarn. You can only
use a maximum of 2 bags during the sale. You can fill the bag up with yarn only- and receive 15% off what fits in the bag.
Rules for 5th Saturday of the Month Sale
1. Any yarn
being held by SWS cannot go in sale bag
2. You may
use a maximum of 2 bags during sale.
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These must be your own bags!
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All yarn is included in the bag sale, both sale and non sale
yarn
5. Yarn only, NOT patterns, Books, Tote bags,
spinning supplies or needles.
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SWS has the final say on any bag you are using. (The measurements must be close to
the ones stated on the pattern.)
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